A-1 Auto A/C Specialist & General Repair Inc.
720 ahua st, 96819 · HI
Safety inspection stations in Honolulu, HI
151 stations listed (140 marked authorized in our static data). Honolulu drivers use HDOT-authorized PMVI stations listed on the official Cars and Trucks Active Station Listing PDF. Confirm your station appears on the current HDOT list before relying on any third-party directory.
Local answer
- Stations on this page
- 151
- Authorized matches
- 140
- With hours data
- 34
- With map coordinates
- 127
Hawaii inspection requirements (summary)
Hawaii requires Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) for most passenger cars and light trucks. Stations appear on HDOT MVSO active station listing PDFs.
Cadence: annual (PMVI). Program: Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI).
Map of Honolulu stations
Showing 120 of 127 mapped stations for performance.
Station list in Honolulu
Full cards — name, address, phone, services, and authorization status. Prefer official-locator matches.
A-1 Euro Auto
742 sheridan street, 96814 · HI
A&A Motor Werkes
501 Sumner St Ste 601, 96817 · HI
A & H Auto Repair LLC.
455 b kapahulul ave, 96815 · HI
A's Automotive Shop L.L.C
430 Sumner St, 96817 · HI
A1 Auto Repair
1810 KALANI STREET, 96819 · HI
Hours on station page
Abe's Repair
1219 keeaumoku st #c2, 96814 · HI
Acura Of Honolulu
3251 n. nimitz hwy, 96819 · HI
Aina Haina
76 830 west hind drive, 96821 · HI
Airport Area Inspection
2850 Paa St, 96819 · HI
Mon: 08:00-16:00
Alexander's Automotive LLC.
2969 S. King St, 96826 · HI
Hours on station page
Aloha Kia Airport
3149 N. Nimitz Hwy, 96819 · HI
Aloha Kia Pre - Owned
3179 N. Nimitz Hwy, 96819 · HI
American Tire Co
2868 Kahikapu St, 96819 · HI
Auto Air & Accessories
1717 homerule street, 96819 · HI
Auto Biz
709 Ahua ST., 96819 · HI
Auto X - Change
2105 S King St, 96826 · HI
Autoland L.L.C
1024 Mapunapuna St, 96819 · HI
Avis Rent A Car & Budget Rent A Car
417 lele street, 96819 · HI
Bavarian Motor Experts
757 Kawaiaha‘o St, 96813 · HI
Hours on station page
BMW of Honolulu
777 kapiolani blvd, 96813 · HI
Bridgestone Retail Operations Bldg
1528 p.o. box 17846, ft shafter, 96817 · HI
Burts Union Service Inc
1342 N School St, 96817 · HI
Hours on station page
C & S Service Inc.
834 Ilaniwai St., 96813 · HI
Showing 24 of 151 — use the map above and station finder, plus the official pdf locator for the full list.
How to pick a station in Honolulu
Prefer stations on the current HDOT PDF near your side of the island. Call ahead for wait times—airport-area and Kapahulu corridors can back up mid-morning. Confirm motorcycle/moped needs against the separate HDOT PDFs.
- Call ahead for wait times and whether appointments are required.
- Confirm the shop inspects your vehicle type (car, motorcycle, trailer).
- Ask whether payment methods and after-hours drop-off are available.
Vehicle types & services seen here
Listed shops on this page commonly advertise: Safety inspection.
Typical cost in Hawaii
Fee set by administrative rules (HAR); confirm current fee with station or HDOT MVSO.
Prepare for inspection
- Bring registration and prior sticker if available
- Fix obvious light/tire issues first
- Confirm station serves your vehicle type (car vs motorcycle/moped lists differ)
If you fail in HI
Defect and certificate rules are in HAR §19-133.2 (refusal, defects, certificate/sticker). Confirm retest timing with the inspecting station.
Nearby cities
Official program
HDOT Highways — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (MVSO) — Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI).
Related tools & guides
FAQ
Does Honolulu follow Hawaii safety inspection rules?
Yes. Local stations inspect to Hawaii program standards (Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI)). This city page lists stations and local tips; full legal rules live on the Hawaii hub.
Are these stations officially authorized?
140 of 151 listings are marked authorized from our static match to official sources. Always re-check the official locator (pdf) before you drive.
How much does a safety inspection cost in Honolulu?
Fee set by administrative rules (HAR); confirm current fee with station or HDOT MVSO.
What should I bring?
Bring registration and any prior sticker/certificate. For title/transfer situations, ask which documents the station needs before you arrive.
Is this safety or emissions?
In Hawaii: Separate from safety, or not required statewide. Do not assume an emissions site can issue a safety sticker (or the reverse).
What if I fail?
Defect and certificate rules are in HAR §19-133.2 (refusal, defects, certificate/sticker). Confirm retest timing with the inspecting station.
Where are the official rules?
Start with the Hawaii hub and the official program page for HDOT Highways — Motor Vehicle Safety Office (MVSO).
How fresh is this page?
City content last reviewed 2026-10-01. Individual stations carry their own lastReviewed dates from official ingest or Maps enrichment.
How do I pick among 151 stations?
Prefer stations on the current HDOT PDF near your side of the island. Call ahead for wait times—airport-area and Kapahulu corridors can back up mid-morning. Confirm motorcycle/moped needs against the separate HDOT PDFs.
Official sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-01. Always confirm with the primary source before you drive.
Data freshness
City page reviewed 2026-10-01. Station rows may come from official PDF/locator ingest and/or Maps enrichment via gosom/google-maps-scraper. Authorization never comes from Maps alone.